Where does public transit funding come from?
Public transit funds to operate service are comprised of federal, state, and local dollars. Service is subsidized through these sources, so that fare prices are affordable for riders. One-way fares on the T remained at 50 cents and $1 on T Lift from the time the service began in 2000 through June 2007. Fares were raised for the first time in July 2007 so that farebox revenue generated could be used to help keep pace with the growing expenses of operating transit service. Public transit funds for capital expenses, such as bus acquisition, utilize available federal funds that can cover up to 83% of eligible costs requiring a local funding match of 17%. The transit system also uses funding from the State of Kansas to cover capital costs.
